Marksville, LA Demographics

A map of Marksville's Population by Race

Marksville, Louisiana has an estimated population of 4,905, a decrease from the 5,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% White, 42.3% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marksville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marksville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marksville, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marksville is ranked the 105th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marksville was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marksville's White Population

2,412 residents of Marksville, or 49.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marksville is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Marksville ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Marksville's population has increased from 46.0% to 49.2%.

Marksville is more White than neighboring Mansura (37.9% White), and Cottonport (21.6% White). Marksville is less White than neighboring Hessmer (71.9% White), Fifth Ward (80.9% White), and Moreauville (60.5% White).

Marksville's Black Population

2,074 residents of Marksville, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marksville is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Marksville ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Marksville's population has decreased from 43.6% to 42.3%.

Marksville is more Black than neighboring Hessmer (14.3% Black), Fifth Ward (0.9% Black), and Moreauville (36.4% Black). Marksville is less Black than neighboring Mansura (51.8% Black), and Cottonport (60.3% Black).

Marksville's Asian Population

0 residents of Marksville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marksville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Marksville ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Marksville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Marksville is less Asian than neighboring Hessmer (1.1% Asian), Moreauville (0.1% Asian), and Cottonport (0.8% Asian).

Marksville's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Marksville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marksville is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marksville ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Marksville's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.9%.

Marksville is more Hispanic than neighboring Mansura (1.8% Hispanic), and Moreauville (0.1% Hispanic). Marksville is less Hispanic than neighboring Hessmer (7.5% Hispanic), Fifth Ward (16.2% Hispanic), and Cottonport (5.8% Hispanic).

Marksville's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Marksville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marksville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Marksville ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marksville's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.1%.

Marksville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moreauville (0% Native American/Other). Marksville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mansura (1.9% Native American/Other), Fifth Ward (1.2% Native American/Other), and Cottonport (1.1% Native American/Other).

Marksville's Multiracial Population

272 residents of Marksville, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marksville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marksville ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marksville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Marksville's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.5%.

Marksville is more Multiracial than neighboring Hessmer (5.2% Multiracial), Fifth Ward (0.9% Multiracial), and Moreauville (2.8% Multiracial). Marksville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mansura (6.6% Multiracial), and Cottonport (10.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.